Table 1 Donor characteristics and donor-specific chondrogenic potential of culture expanded chondrocytes in 3D spheroids
Source | Age-ranges | gender | Passage | Hanging-drop culture | Pellet culture | Bern Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group A (Bern Score 6–9) | ||||||
Donor 1 | 24–55 | F | 4 | + | + | 8 |
Donor 2 | M | 6 | + | + | 7 | |
Donor 3 | M | 6 | – | + | 8 | |
Donor 4 | M | 3 | + | + | 7 | |
Donor 5 | M | 3 | – | + | 7 | |
Donor 6 | M | 3 | – | + | 7 | |
Donor 7 | F | 3 | – | + | 6 | |
Donor 8 | F | 3 | + | + | 6 | |
Group B (Bern Score < 6) | ||||||
Donor 9 | 19–53 | M | 5 | – | + | 5 |
Donor 10 | F | 4 | – | + | 4 | |
Donor 11 | F | 6 | – | + | 4 | |
Donor 12 | M | 3 | – | + | 3 | |
Donor 13 | M | 5 | – | + | 3 | |
Donor 14 | M | 3 | – | + | 2 | |